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Pixma ip4000 prints blue instead of green - Canon PIXMA iP4000 InkJet Photo Printer

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The fault could be -
The yellow cartridge is empty
or
The yellow ink nozzles are blocked
Because green is made up with blue and yellow colors.

Testimonial: "Fantastic!! I bought cheap ink cartridges, the yellow still had its' port covered with plastic even after removing a foil cover. Thanks much."

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